John Isner Questions Ben Shelton’s Monte-Carlo Snub, Fears Unchallenged Jannik Sinner
John Isner has voiced concerns over Ben Shelton’s decision to bypass the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters, suggesting it leaves world No. 2 Jannik Sinner without a significant challenger prior to the final. Shelton instead competed in Houston, winning a doubles title but suffering an early singles exit. This absence, coupled with others like Novak Djokovic, could pave an easier path for Sinner, despite the Italian’s own acknowledgment of a tough draw.